About Bhubaneswar

Dr Reddy’s Foundation, in partnership with SCPwD wing in Odisha and National Career Services for Differently Abled (formerly known as VRC), conducted its first Diversity & Inclusion workshop, as part of its nation-wide campaign – Breaking Barriers At Workplace, in Bhubaneswar on 18th April, 2018. This workshop focused on the importance of hiring Persons with Disabilities into mainstream workforce by facilitating a healthy discussion with Government officials, employers and a few aspiring candidates.
The workshop was attended by 30 participants representing various organizations across sectors with noted officials, Sri Niten Chandra (IAS) Principal Secretary, Dept. of SSEPD, Govt Of Odisha, Miss Mansi Nimbhal (IAS) Director, Dept. of SSEPD, Govt of Odisha, Sri Ram Kishore Sharma Assistant Director, Employment, NCSCDA and Ms. Niharika Nigam, head, quality assurance, (SCPWD), as Chief Guests.

DRF is a not-for-profit organization set up in 1996 to enable socially and economically vulnerable groups to take control of their lives. We develop and test innovative solutions to address complex social problems and promote scaling up of impact by leveraging partnerships. We work with Children, Youth (including Persons with Disabilities) Women and Households across 20 States in India.